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Non-Credit Programs

Temple University's Office of Non-Credit and Continuing Education (ONCE) offers non-credit courses, certificate programs, online learning, lifelong learning programs and professional training for adults, businesses and organizations. Programs are designed to help learners develop new skills, advance their careers, explore new interests or pursue personal enrichment.

Whether you are looking to develop professional skills, change careers, learn something new or participate in lifelong learning, Temple offers non-credit opportunities for learners at different stages of life.

Professional Development and Certificate Programs

Temple offers non-credit certificate programs that can help you develop professional skills, prepare for career opportunities or explore a new area of interest.

Current certificate topics include areas such as Project Management and Interior Design.

Online Non-Credit Courses

Temple University offers online non-credit courses through partner providers including UGotClass and ed2go.

Online options include instructor-facilitated courses, self-paced courses and career training programs.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers daytime educational opportunities for adults age 50 and older.

OLLI courses are designed for active adult learners who enjoy exploring subjects such as history, arts and literature, current events, languages and technology without the traditional requirements of grades and exams.

Youth Summer Programs

Temple University offers summer and pre-college programs for middle school students at the Ambler campus.

Corporate Training

Temple University's Office of Off-Campus Programs and Training offers professional workshops for businesses and organizations.

Full-day and half-day workshops can be delivered at corporate locations and scheduled at times that are convenient for employees and employers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are non-credit courses?

Non-credit courses are educational opportunities that do not apply toward a traditional Temple University degree. They can help learners develop professional skills, explore new interests or pursue personal enrichment.

Who can take non-credit courses?

Non-credit programs are available to a variety of learners including adults, working professionals, career changers, lifelong learners and organizations.

Does Temple offer non-credit certificate programs?

Yes. Temple offers non-credit certificate programs in professional and personal development areas.

Does Temple offer online non-credit courses?

Yes. Temple offers online non-credit courses through providers including UGotClass and ed2go.

Does Temple offer lifelong learning programs?

Yes. Temple's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute provides daytime educational opportunities for adults age 50 and older.

Does Temple offer corporate training?

Yes. Temple offers full-day and half-day professional workshops that can be delivered at corporate locations.